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   surge

   /səːdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially by a crowd or by a natural force such as the tide: "flooding caused by tidal surges" Similar gushrushoutpouringstreamflowsweeptechnical:effluxswellswellingheavingbillowingrollingrollbulgingeddyingswirlingtide
   • 2. a sudden large increase, typically a temporary one: "the firm predicted a 20% surge in sales" Similar sudden increaserisegrowthupswingupsurgeescalationjumpleapboost
   • ▪ a sudden marked increase in voltage or current in an electric circuit.
   • 3. a powerful rush of an emotion or feeling: "Sophie felt a surge of anger" Similar rushblaststormtorrentblazeoutbursteruption
   • 4. a major deployment of military forces to reinforce those already in a particular area.

   verb

   • 1. (of a crowd or a natural force) move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward: "the journalists surged forward" Similar gushrushstreamflowburstpourcascadespilloverflowbrim overwellsweepspoutspurtjetspewdischargerollwhirlseetheswarmcrowdriseswellheavebillowrolleddyswirl
   • ▪ (of an electric voltage or current) increase suddenly.
   • 2. increase suddenly and powerfully: "shares surged to a record high" Similar increase suddenlyrisegrowescalatejumpleapboost
   • 3. (of an emotion or feeling) affect someone powerfully and suddenly: "indignation surged up within her"
   • 4. (of a rope, chain, or windlass) slip back with a jerk.

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘fountain, stream’): the noun (in early use) from Old French sourgeon; the verb partly from the Old French stem sourge-, based on Latin surgere ‘to rise’. Early senses of the verb included ‘rise and fall on the waves’ and ‘swell with great force’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSURGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   surge. verb [ I ] uk / sɜːdʒ / us / sɝːdʒ / C1. to increase suddenly and strongly: The company's profits have surged. to move quickly and powerfully: An angry crowd surged through the gates of the president's palace. A few metres before the end of the race, Jenkins surged into the lead. (of an emotion) to develop strongly and quickly:

   • English (US)

     C1. to increase suddenly and strongly: The company's profits...

   • Znaczenie Surge, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SURGE definicja: 1. a sudden and great increase: 2. a sudden...

   • Surge Spanish Translation

     SURGE translate: aumento, subida, oleada, marea, ola,...

   • Surgeon General

     Surgeon General definition: 1. the person who is in charge...

   • Storm Surge

     STORM SURGE definition: 1. an occasion when a lot of water...

   • Surge: German Translation

     SURGE translate: wogen, die Welle. Learn more in the...

   • Surge: French Translation

     SURGE translate: montée [feminine], poussée [feminine],...

   • Traditional

     SURGE translate: 陡增，遽增，急遽上升, 湧現，奔湧, （情感的）湧起，翻湧, 激增，陡增，劇烈上升,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › surgeSurge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word surge, which can be a verb or a noun. A surge is a sudden rise or movement, or a large wave or billow.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySURGE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of surge as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and synonyms. Find out how to pronounce surge and how to use it in different contexts and domains.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSURGE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word surge, such as a sudden increase, a powerful movement, or a feeling of emotion. See synonyms, examples, and pronunciation of surge in British and American English.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › surgeSURGE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Surge definition: a strong, wavelike, forward movement, rush, or sweep. See examples of SURGE used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsurge noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   a sudden increase in the amount or number of something. surge in something a surge in consumer spending. We are having trouble keeping up with the recent surge in demand. A last-minute surge in ticket sales saved the show from closure.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › surgeSurge - definition of surge by The Free Dictionary

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   Surge is a noun or verb that means a sudden increase, a rolling swell of water, or a slackening of a rope. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of surge from various dictionaries and sources.